The government of Nigeria has deployed aerial surveillance to the venue of #RevolutionNow symposium as part of plans to prevent the programme from taking place.
Prominent Nigerians like Prof. Wole Soyinka, Femi Falana, among others were billed to speak at the event.
It was earlier reported that security operatives arrived at the venue of the symposium as early as 7 am preventing organizers and operators of the facility from going in.
A helicopter with RRS’ inscription was seen hovering over the area.
BREAKING: DSS, @PoliceNG, @HQNigerianArmy Arrest Guests, Seal Off Venue Of #RevolutionNow Event | Sahara Reporters
The event, expected to attract notable Nigerians such as Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, a human rights lawyer, Femi Falana…
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